Past Conference Program Committees

The President-Elect appoints the Program Committee Chair(s), who appoint members to the conference program committee. Each committee member serves as chair of a section (a subfield or a part of a subfield) and is responsible for accepting or rejecting proposals submitted to their section. In addition, committee members/section chairs organize accepted papers into panels and identify chairs and discussants for each panel. Click on the links below for the names of individuals who have served or are serving as chairs and committee members of programs for the respective years.

Program Co-Chairs: Nolan McCarty, Princeton University, and Sunita Parikh, Washington University
2. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Orit Kedar, University of Michigan
3. Comparative Politics—Developed Countries: Aseema Sinha, University of Wisconsin
4. Comparative Politics—Transition Toward Democracy: Maryjane Osa, Northwestern University
5. European Politics: Jeaneatte Money, University of California, Davis
6. Latin American Politics: Michelle Taylor-Robinson, Texas A&M University
7. Asian Politics: Mike Theis, University of California at Los Angeles
8. African Politics: Jennifer Seely, Brandeis University
9. Politics of Communist and Former Communist Countries: Tim Frye, Ohio State University
10. International Relations: John Pevehouse, University of Wisconsin
11. International Political Economy: Kenneth Scheve, Yale University
12. International Relations and Domestics Politics: Will Moore, Florida State University
13. International Security: Alan Stam, Dartmouth College
14. Conflict Process: Debra Javeline, Harvard University
15. Foreign Policy:
16. Political Psychology: Jamie Druckman, University of Minnesota
17. Elections and Voting Behavior: Claudine Gay, Stanford University
18. Representation and Electoral Systems: Burt and Monroe, Michigan State University
19. Public Opinion: Zoe Oxley, Union College
20. Political Participation: Mark Hetherington, Bowdoin College
21. Mass Media and Political Communication: Markus Prior, Princeton University
22. Gender and Politics: Wendy Smooth, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
23. Race, Class and Ethnicity: Michael Jones-Correa, Cornell University
24. Foundations of Political Theory: David Ericson, Wichita State University
25. Political Philosophy—Modern Theorists and Texts: Ingrid Creppel, George Washington University
26. Political Philosophy—Approaches and Themes: Andrew Rehfeld, Washington University
27. Formal Modeling: Sean Gailmard, University of Chicago
28. Methodology: Shigeo Hirano, New York University
29. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Beth leech, Rutgers University
30. Presidency and Executive Politics: Brandice Canes-Wrone, Northwestern University
31. Legislative Politics—Institutions: Frances Lee, Case Western Reserve University
32. Legislative Politics—Campaigns and Elections: E. Scott Adler, University of Colorado at Boulder
33. Judicial Politics: Jeffrey Lax, University of California at San Diego
34. Public Law: Kevin McGuire, University of North Carolina
35. State and Intergovernmental Policies: Jerome Maddox, University of Pennsylvania
36. Urban and Local Politics: Juliet Gainsborough, University of Miami
37. Public Policy: Lawrence Rothenberg, Northwestern University
38. Social Policy: Robert Lieberman, Columbia University
39. Public Administration: George Krause, University of South Carolina
40. Politics and History: Daniel Carpenter, Harvard University
41. Practice of Politics: Stephen C. Brooks, University of Akron
42. Political Culture: Scott Page, University of Michigan, and Lilsa Weeden, University of Chicago
43. Political Sociology: Martin Gilens, Princeton University, and Jeff Manza, Northwestern University
44. Politics and Religion: David Campbell, University of Notre Dame
45. Teaching Political Science: Rebecca Dean, University of Texas at Arlington

Program Co-Chairs: Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University, David Canon, University of Wisconsin
2. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Neovi Karakatsanis, Indiana University, South Bend
3. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: Nicolas Van De Walle, Michigan State University
4. Comparative Politics—Transitions Toward Democracy: Michael Coppedge, University of Notre Dame
5. European Politics: Randolph Stevenson, Rice University
6. Politics of Communist and Former Communist Countries: Robert Hislope, Union College
7. International Relations: David Clark, SUNY Binghamton
8. International Political Economy: Quan Li, Pennsylvania State University
9. International Relations and Domestic Politics: Marc Busch, Queen’s College of Business
10. International Security: Marc Simon, Bowling Green University
11. Political Psychology: Rosalee Clawson, Purdue University
12. Elections and Voting Behavior: David Lublin, American University
13. Public Opinion and Political Participation: Tse-Min Lin, University of Texas at Austin
14. Mass Media and Political Communication: Stephen Bennett, University of Southern Indiana
15. Gender and Politics: Maryann Barakso, American University
16. Race, Class and Ethnicity: Ben Marquez, University of Wisconsin
17. Foundation of Political Theory and Philosophy: Richard Dagger, Arizona State University
18. Political Theory and Philosophy—Modern Theorists and Texts: Alex Tuckness, Iowa State University
19. Political Theory and Philosophy—Approaches and Themes: Bill Scheuerman, University of Minnesota
20. Formal Modeling: Jay Dow, University of Missouri, Columbia
21. Methodology: Christopher Zorn, Emory University
22. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Paul Frymer, University of California, San Diego
23. Presidency and Executive Politics: Ken Mayer, University of Wisconsin
24. Legislative Politics—Institutions: Gregory Wawro, Columbia University
25. Legislative Politics—Campaigns and Elections: Diana Dwyre, California State University, Chico
26. Judicial Politics: Melinda Gann Hall, Michigan State University
27. Public Law: Mark Graber, University of Maryland
28. State and Intergovernmental Policies: Caroline Tolbert, Kent State University
29. Urban and Local Politics: Yvette Alex-Assensoh, Indiana University
30. Public Policy: Paul Culhane, Northern Illinois University
31. Public Administration: Robert Maranto, Villanova University
32. Politics and History: Suzanne Mettler, Syracuse University
33. Political Culture: Laura Olson, Clemson University

Program Chair: Jeffrey Segal, SUNY at Stony Brook
1. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Carol Mershon, University of Virginia
2. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: Sunita Parikh, Washington University of St Louis
3. Comparative Politics—Transitions Toward Democracy: Christian Davenport, University of Maryland
4. International Relations: Charles Taber, SUNY at Stony Brook
5. International Political Economy: Wendy Hansen, University of New Mexico
6. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Steven Finkel, University of Virginia
7. Elections and Voting Behavior: Alan Abramowitz, Emory University
8. Mass Media and Political Communication: Kathleen McGraw, Ohio State University
9. Gender and Politics: Judith Baer, Texas A&M University
10. Race, Class and Ethnicity: Regina Branton, Rice University
11. Political Theory & Philosophy—Theorists and Texts: John Gunnell, SUNY at Albany
12. Political Theory & Philosophy—Approaches and Themes: Jack Knight, Washington University of St. Louis
13. Formal Modeling: Rebecca Morton, New York University
14. Methodology: Bradford S. Jones, University of Arizona
15. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Nolan McCarty, Princeton University
16. Presidency and Executive Politics: Lyn Ragsdale, University of Illinois at Chicago
17. Legislative Politics—I. Institutions: Barbara Sinclair, University of California Los Angeles
18. Legislative Politics—II. Campaigns and Elections: Gary Jacobson, University of California, San Diego
19. Judicial Policies and Public Law: Isaac Unah, University of North Carolina
20. State and Intergovernmental Policies: Jenna Bednar, University of Michigan, and Elisabeth Gerber, University of Michigan
21. Urban and Local Politics: Anirudh Ruhil, University of Illinois at Chicago
22. Public Policy: Daniel Carpenter, University of Michigan
23. Public Administration: Rebecca Hendrick, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Jack Knott, University of Illinois at Chicago
24. Political Culture: Raymond Duch, University of Houston
25. Terrorism, Societal Conflict and Human Rights: Gretchen Casper, Pennsylvania State University
26. Teaching Political Science: Michelle Deardorff, Millikin University

Program Co-Chairs: Richard Niemi, University of Rochester, and Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, University of Nebraska
1. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Christopher Anderson, SUNY, Binghamton
2. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: Peter Siavelis, Wake Forest University
3. Comparative Politics—Transitions Toward Democracy: Richard Snyder, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
4. International Relations: Erik Gartzke, Columbia University
5. International Political Economy: Roxanne Dotty, Arizona State University
6. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Mark Hetherington, Bowdoin University
7. Elections and Voting Behavior: Daron Shaw, University of Texas-Austin
8. Political Participation: Ben Highton, University of California-Davis
9. Mass Media and Political Communication: John Vermeer, Nebraska Wesleyan University
10. Gender and Politics: Kiva Sanbonmaitsu, Ohio State University
11. Race, Class, and Ethnicity: D’Andra Orey, University of Mississippi
12. Political Theory and Philosophy—History of Political Thought: Sara Monoson, Northwestern University
13. Political Theory and Philosophy—Approaches and Themes: Susan Bickford, University of North Carolina
14. Formal Modeling: Mark Fey, University of Rochester
15. Methodology: Jim Granato, National Science Foundation
16. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Marie Hojnacki, Penn State University
17. Presidency and Executive Politics: Richard Fleisher, Fordham University
18. Legislative Politics: Wendy Schiller, Brown University
19. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Stacia Haynie, Louisiana State University
20. State and Intergovernmental Policies: Randall Partin, University of New Mexico
21. Urban and Local Politics: Laura Reese, Wayne State University
22. Public Policy: Lael Keiser, University of Missouri
23. Public Administration: Lilliard Richardson, University of Missouri
24. Political Culture: Amy Fried, University of Maine
25. Teaching Political Science: Nancy Lind, Illinois State University

Program Chair: Paula D. McClain, University of Virginia
1. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Raymond Dutch, University of Houston
2. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: Robert Fatton, University of Virginia
3. Comparative Politics—Transitions Toward Democracy: Donna Bahry, Vanderbilt University
4. International Relations: Richard Payne, Illinois State University
5. International Political Economy: Beth Simmons, University of California, Berkeley
6. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Larry D. Bobo, Harvard University
7. Elections, Voting Behavior, and Participation: Steven E. Finkel, University of Virginia
8. Mass Media and Political Communication: Pippa Norris, Harvard University
9. Gender and Politics: Lee Ann Banaszak, Pennsylvania State University, and Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
10. Race, Class and Ethnicity: Ron Brown, Wayne State University
11. Political Theory and Philosophy—Theorists and Texts: Dan Sabia, University of South Carolina
12. Political Theory and Philosophy—Approaches: Richard Dagger, Arizona State University
13. Formal Modeling: Charles M. Cameron, Columbia University
14. Methodology: Walter R. Mebane, Jr., Cornell University
15. Political Parties and Interest Groups: L. Sandy Maisel, Colby College
16. Presidency and Executive Politics: George C. Edwards III, Texas A&M University
17. Legislative Politics: John Hibbing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
18. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Herbert M. Kritzer, University of Wisconsin19. State and Intergovernmental Politics: John P. McIver, University of Colorado20. Urban and Local Politics: Katherine Tate, University of California, Irvine21. Public Policy: Susan MacManus, University of South Florida22. Public Administration: Joseph Stewart, Jr., University of New Mexico23. Political Culture: Ronald Inglehart, University of Michigan24. Teaching Political Science: Edward Sidlow, Eastern Michigan University

Program Co-Chairs: Mary Dietz, University of Minnesota, and John R. Freeman, University of Minnesota
1. Comparative Politics&Industrialized Countries: Duane Swank, Marquette University
2. Comparative Politics&Developing Countries: Jeffrey Winter, Northwestern University
3. Comparative Politics&Transitions Toward Democracy: Stephen Crowley, Oberlin College
4. International Relations: Joshua Goldstein, American University
5. International Political Economy: Dennis Quinn, Georgetown University
6. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Diana C. Mutz, University of Wisconsin-Madison
7. Elections, Voting Behavior, and Participation: Jonathan Nagler, University of California-Riverside
8. Mass Media and Political Communication: Dan Hallin, University of California, San Diego
9. Gender and Politics: Joan Tronto, Hunter College
10. Race, Class and Ethnicity: Dianne Pinderhughes, University of Illinois
11. Political Theory and Philosophy&Theorists and Texts: Marion Smiley, University of Wisconsin, Madison
12. Political Theory and Philosophy&Approaches: John F. Burke, University of Houston-Downtown
13. Formal Modeling: John Londregan, Stanford University
14. Methodology: Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University
15. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Anthony Nownes, University of Tennessee
16. Presidency and Executive Politics: Lawrence Jacobs, University of Minnesota
17. Legislative Politics: David Canon, University of Wisconsin-Madison
18. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Kevin T. McGuire, University of North Carolina
19. State and Intergovernmental Politics: Carol Weissert, Michigan State University
20. Urban and Local Politics: Elaine B. Sharp, University of Kansas
21. Public Policy: Paul Quirk, University of Illinois
22. Public Administration: George Gordon, Illinois State University
23. Political Culture: Lane Crothers, Illinois State University
24. Teaching Political Science: Glen A. Halva-Neubauer, Furman University

Program Chair: Marianne C. Stewart, University of Texas
1. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Duane H. Swank, Marquette University.
2. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: John Booth, University of North Texas
3. International Relations: Robert Duval, West Virginia University
4. Psychology and Public Opinion: Diana Owen, Georgetown University
5. Voting Behavior and Participation: Harold D. Clarke, University of North Texas
6. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Jennifer Hochschild, Princeton University
7. Political Theory and Philosophy: Steven Forde, University of North Texas
8. Mathematical Modeling and Methodology: Nathaniel Beck, University of California-San Diego
9. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Paul S. Herrnson, University of Maryland
10. Executive and Administrative Politics: Norman Thomas, University of Cincinnati
11. Legislative Politics: Patricia A. Hurley, Texas A&M University
12. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Melinda Gann Hall, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
13. State and Intergovernmental Politics: Paul Brace, University of Illinois-Chicago
14. Urban and Local Politics: Toni Travis, George Mason University
15. Political Economy: Paul Whiteley, College of William and Mary
16. Public Policy: Joseph Stewart, Jr., University of Texas-Dallas
17. Public Administration: Larry B. Hill, University of Oklahoma

Program Chair: Lee Sigelman, George Washington University
1. Comparative Politics—Industrialized Countries: Marianne Stewart, University of Texas
2. Comparative Politics—Developing Countries: Charles Davis, University of Kentucky
3. International Relations: Michael McGinnis, Indiana University
4. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Kathleen Knight, University of Houston
5. Voting Behavior and Participation: Stephen Bennett, University of Cincinnati
6. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Michael Dawson, University of Michigan
7. Political theory and Philosophy: Robert C. Grady, Eastern Michigan University
8. Mathematical Modeling and Methodology: Robert Luskin, University of Texas
9. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Burdett Loomis, University of Kansas
10. Executive and Administrative Politics: Barbara Hinckley, Purdue University
11. Legislative Politics: Jon Bond, Texas A&M University
12. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Karen O’Connor, Emory University
13. State and Intergovernmental Politics: Susan MacManus, University of South Florida
14. Urban and Local Politics: Timothy Bledsoe, Wayne State University
15. Political Economy: Richard Jankowski, State University of NY
16. Public Policy: Robert Albritton, Northern Illinois University

Program Chair: John R. Hibbing, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
1. Comparative Politics – Industrialized Countries: Donley Studlar, Oklahoma State University
2. Comparative Politics – Developing Countries: Louis Picard, University of Pittsburgh
3. International Relations: Joe Hagan, West Virginia University
4. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: Kathleen McGraw, SUNY Brook
5. Voting Behavior and Participation: Stephen Craig, University of Florida, Gainesville
6. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Dianne Pinderhughes, University of Illinois, Urbana
7. Political Theory and Philosophy: James Farr, University of Minnesota
8. Mathematical Modeling and Methodology: David Austen-Smith, University of Rochester
9. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Jack Wright, University of Iowa, Iowa City
10. Executive and Administrative Politics: Ken Meier, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
11. Legislative Politics: Patricia Hurley
12. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Elliot Slotnick, Ohio State University
13. State and Intergovernmental Politics: Robert Stein, Rice University
14. Urban and Local Politics: Richard Engstrom, University of New Orleans
15. Political Economy: William Mishler, University of South Carolina
16. Public Policy: Susan Hansen, University of Pittsburgh
17. Higher Education Lee Sigelman, George Washington University

Program Chair: Paul Allen Beck, The Ohio State University
1. Comparative Politics — Industrialized Nations: Peter Lange, Duke University
2. Comparative Politics — Developing Nations: Mitchell Seligson, University of Pittsburgh
3. International Relations: Karen Rasler, University of California, Riverside
4. Political Psychology and Public Opinion: James Kuklinski, University of Illinois
5. Voting Behavior and Participation: Robert Huckfeldt, Indiana University
6. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Susan Carroll, Rutgers University
7. Political Theory and Philosophy: Mary Dietz, University of Minnesota
8. Mathematical Modeling and Methodology: Christopher H. Achen, University of Michigan
9. Political Parties and Interest Groups: L. Sandy Maisel, Colby College
10. Executive and Administrative Politics: George C. Edwards III, Texas A&M University
11. Legislative Politics: John Hibbing, University of Nebraska
12. Judicial Politics and Public Law: Gregory A. Caldeira, Ohio State University
13. State and Intergovernmental Politics: Sarah M. Morehouse, University of Connecticut
14. Urban and Local Politics: Carol Kohfeld, University of Missouri-St Louis
15. Political Economy: Randall L. Calvert, Stanford University
16. Public Policy: William Gormley, Georgetown University
17. Special Panels on Higher Education: Michael Baer, Northeastern University

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